The free version of Microsoft 365 Copilot and the paid educational versions have several key differences:
Free Version (via Outlook or other personal account)
- Accessibility: Web-based, accessible through Outlook.
- Basic Functionalities: Offers essential features like email drafting, basic document editing, and simple task automation.
- Integration: Limited integration with other Microsoft 365 apps. You may need to manually transfer content between apps.
- PowerPoint: Can generate slide content, but you need to manually transfer it into PowerPoint.
- Excel: Provides basic data analysis but lacks advanced capabilities like creating complex formulas and charts.
- Word: Requires file uploads for summarization and editing.
- OneDrive: 5 Gigabytes of Storage
Educational Versions (with your online.southflorida.edu account)
- Accessibility: Fully integrated within Microsoft 365 apps, available as an add-on for students and faculty with an A3 or A5 license.
- Advanced Functionalities: Includes advanced features like automated meeting notes, bespoke chatbots, and enhanced data analysis.
- Integration: Seamless integration with all Microsoft 365 apps, allowing for a more efficient workflow.
- PowerPoint: Directly creates slides within the app, simplifying the process of developing presentations.
- Excel: Capable of creating complex formulas and charts directly within the app.
- Word: Integrated for real-time summarization and editing without needing to upload files.
- OneDrive: At least 100GB of Storage
The educational versions offer a more comprehensive and seamless experience, making them ideal for academic environments where advanced features and integration are crucial
